Chocolate Sherbet
Annabelle Breakey; Randy Mon
AuthorSandy Goldberg, Oakland

Cool and comforting at the same time, this frozen chocolate milk is a calcium-rich, low-fat concoction we could eat once a week. Prep and Cook Time: At least 3 hours, depending on your ice cream maker. Notes: This recipe easily doubles or triples.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa, sugar, and 2 tbsp. water to form a smooth paste. Add another 2 tbsp. water; stir until mixture is warm and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in milk.

Step 2
2

Pour mixture into a metal bowl, cover, and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Or, pour mixture into a shallow metal pan or ice cube tray and freeze 3 hours or up to overnight; then whirl in a food processor, adding up to 2 tbsp. water to smooth mixture if necessary.

Step 3
3

Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutrition analysis is per 3/4-cup serving.

Ingredients

 1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
 6 tablespoons sugar
 1 cup low-fat milk

Directions

Step 1
1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa, sugar, and 2 tbsp. water to form a smooth paste. Add another 2 tbsp. water; stir until mixture is warm and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in milk.

Step 2
2

Pour mixture into a metal bowl, cover, and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Or, pour mixture into a shallow metal pan or ice cube tray and freeze 3 hours or up to overnight; then whirl in a food processor, adding up to 2 tbsp. water to smooth mixture if necessary.

Step 3
3

Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutrition analysis is per 3/4-cup serving.

Chocolate Sherbet

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